Fall In The Bend
Fall is a special time around The Bend, where crisp breezes usher in breathtaking fall colors. We celebrate harvest season at our farmers markets and explore great hikes with the crunch of leaves under our boots. Ready to start planning your autumn getaway? You can embrace life’s simple pleasures here. After all, Mondays can wait.
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Check out these ideas for things to do in The Bend. What is going on your itinerary?
Game Day Guide
Eventually the smell of grilling burgers and the sound of cornhole games will float all around outside Notre Dame Stadium. Here’s what you need to know about tailgating at…

- November 14, 2022
6 Picks: Notre Dame Traditions On Football Gameday
Coming to The Bend for a Notre Dame football home game means taking in one of the…
- November 13, 2022
Notre Dame Football Weekends: What to Do in The Bend
Campus is the epicenter of activity during a Notre Dame football game weekend. But if…
- August 31, 2022
6 Picks: Top Places to Watch a Notre Dame Football Game
Brothers Bar & Grill Location: 1234 Eddy St. | South Bend Eddy Street Commons is…
10 Most Instagrammable Places in the Fall
Football season, foliage, harvest time, pumpkin patches — fall around The Bend is known to give Instagram followers a bit of FOMO. These are some of the most Instagrammable…

An Adventure Seeker's Getaway
Looking for a weekend getaway that offers more adrenaline rush than a relaxed vibe? This is your guide to an adventure-filled fall visit to The Bend. Navigate the Rum Village…

- September 19, 2022
Top 10 Fall Activities in The Bend
Fall in The Bend is a pretty special time. Crisp air swoops in to South Bend and…
- September 19, 2022
6 Places to Celebrate Harvest Season
Fall isn’t synonymous with harvest season for nothing. Nothing says local like…
- September 19, 2022
6 Picks: Spots for Fall Color
Foliage season is almost here. Peak color change is expected the week of Oct. 24…
Places To Stay
From chic hotels to quiet bed and breakfasts, there are plenty of options in The Bend…
Restaurants
From cozy diners to go-to burger places, The Bend is home to a delicious variety of…
Potato Creek State Park
Potato Creek State Park is one of The Bend's crown jewels. With Worster Lake at…
Hiking
Few activities offer a better chance to explore nature than taking a hike. Around The…
Biking
One of the best ways to explore The Bend is on two wheels.
Golf
Playing golf in The Bend means choosing from championship-caliber…
Attractions
Surprises around every museum corner. Serenity in the quiet of expansive…
Notre Dame
Find out everything you need to know – from restaurants to tours of iconic…